Ric discusses the circumstances and reporting of head coach Ime Udoka's year-long suspension by the Boston Celtics and Ben Simmons' explanation of what did and didn't happen before and after he was traded to the Brooklyn Nets. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Ime Udoka Did and Ben Simmons Said

A weekly sports podcast with inside information and perspective from veteran NBA insider and Fox Sports analyst Ric Bucher, along with NBA players, coaches, executives and media as occasional guests Support this show at http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friendsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ric discusses the results of all eight Game Ones in the 2024 NBA playoffs.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NBA Playoffs: Takeaways From Every Game One

Ric discusses the state of the Golden State Warriors -- what led to their disappointing 2023-24 season, what to expect them to do next. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Warriors: Where It Went Wrong, What To Expect Next

Ric gives an update on Chicago Bulls' guard Lonzo Ball, a review of the new LeBron James-JJ Redick podcast and explains why GMs and scouts are not thrilled about the upcoming NBA Draft. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Explaining the 2024 NBA Draft's Bad Rap

Ric discusses the dynamics that have led to the rise in popularity of collegiate women's basketball and make it a matter of time before an foreign-born, foreign-developed player is the face of the NBA. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Women's College Basketball and the NBA Euro Takeover

Ric discusses Sacramento Kings guard D'Aaron Fox's recent exchange with a reporter and the Milwaukee Bucks' collapse against the Los Angeles Lakers playing without LeBron James. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Ime Udoka Did and Ben Simmons Said

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